Humanities
Explore what it means to be human – what we think, what we write, what we believe and what we say. Our humanities cover the broad spectrum of the human condition through philosophy and religion, literature and writing, politics and society, and science and technology. I think, therefore I am!
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The Fundamental Structure of Matter: Quarks, Gluons and the Higgs Particle
<p>The recent discovery of the Higgs particle completes the so-called Standard Model of the fundamental particles and forces of Nature. But there are still questions it doesn't answer. In this course
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Art and Civilisation
<p>The art critic Ruskin proposed that art reveals truths about a culture even when it attempts to fabricate. In this course we will firstly consider the features which constitute a societies
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An Introduction to the Philosophies of Asia
<p>Major Asian philosophical traditions are conceptually distinct from many other global traditions that emphasise equality and universal human rights. The Vedic tradition in the Indian subcontinent,
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Beginners Creative Writing
<p>Have you always wanted to write stories, but don’t know where to start? Welcome to Beginners Creative Writing. This course is perfect for new writers, established authors who need a refresh, and
...Beginners Creative Writing
<p>Have you always wanted to write stories, but don’t know where to start? Welcome to Beginners Creative Writing. This course is perfect for new writers, established authors who need a refresh, and
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The Intersection of Religion and Philosophy
<p>Our Religion and Philosophy course invites you to explore the profound connection between belief systems and ethical theories. Delve into the intellectual discourse surrounding the search for
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Humanity - Evolving or Devolving?
<p>Is humanity on the road to betterment or to self-destruction? We take a look at evidence from the past and the present, and from cultural and societal examples both real and imagined as we explore
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Lifting Heavyweight Literature
<p>This course explores heavyweight literature from formidable writers including Marcel Proust, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Sylvia Plath and W.H. Auden, among others. Renowned as formidable writers and, at
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An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics
<p>The most common questions about Astronomy are: "How big is our Universe?" "How did our Universe come into existence?" "Where do we come from?" This short course explores these existential questions
...An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics
<p>The most common questions about Astronomy are: "How big is our Universe?" "How did our Universe come into existence?" "Where do we come from?" This short course explores these existential questions
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Bathe in the Bible
<p>With a key Bible passage to focus on each week, we will immerse in their beauty and messages – bathing and nourishing our spirits as we learn what the scriptures say about key aspects of life such
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Hume to Martha Nussbaum - Philosophy of Passion and Reason
<p>No aspect of life is more important to the quality and meaning of our existence than the passionate embrace of all things good and beautiful, making life worth living. But negative emotions can
...Hume to Martha Nussbaum - Philosophy of Passion and Reason
<p>No aspect of life is more important to the quality and meaning of our existence than the passionate embrace of all things good and beautiful, making life worth living. But negative emotions can
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